Ask the Heart Doctor | Mitral Valve Disease: Latest Repair and Treatment Options

For more information about mitral valve disease care, please visit https://cle.clinic/4szlbcH If you’ve been told you have a leaky or narrowed heart valve, it’s normal to feel unsure about what it means—or what to do next. You might notice things like feeling short of breath, more tired than usual, or a flutter in your chest. But sometimes, valve problems can progress quietly without obvious symptoms. In this video, Cleveland Clinic heart experts explain mitral valve disease in simple terms—what regurgitation (leakage) and stenosis (narrowing) are, how they’re found with an ultrasound of the heart, and when treatment may be needed. You’ll also learn why regular follow-up matters, even if you feel fine, and how today’s treatment options - from minimally invasive surgery to catheter-based procedures - can help you get back to living a full, active life. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:54 What the mitral valve does and how we test it 02:53 When a leaking heart valve needs treatment 05:33 Robotic surgery for mitral valve repair 06:50 Non-surgical options for valve repair 08:47 Why a heart team approach is best 13:13 Life after heart valve repair or replacement 16:06 Monitoring your heart valve after surgery 18:07 Traveling to Cleveland Clinic for heart care 19:20 Conclusion Learn more about our heart experts: Cardiothoracic surgeon Marc Gillinov, MD - https://cle.clinic/41AjKQk Cardiologist Samir Kapadia, MD - https://cle.clinic/4tJiBle Cardiologist Rhonda Miyasaka, MD - https://cle.clinic/4ckfUiL Cardiothoracic surgeon Per Wierup, MD, PhD - https://cle.clinic/4tS6FhS Cardiologist Amar Krishnaswamy, MD - https://cle.clinic/4fbs0Mq For heart health questions, please contact a heart nurse by visiting https://cle.clinic/4eOFijA Like this video? Hit like and subscribe for more! #clevelandclinic #asktheheartdoctor #mitralvalve #valvedisease